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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.70 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.70 and 141.38 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.70 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.70 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.70 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 43,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924.51/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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